2527, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 21% of the population being children under 15. While the number of seniors has risen to 15.1%, the community remains young, and de facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (13.2%) than the state or national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 6.4%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 39.7% report no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase, rising 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 has risen 11 points since 2011 to reach 41.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are about $1,884, which is around the national figure. There has been a notable shift toward higher earnings, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 14 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, including a much higher rate of mental health conditions (11.1%). About 31.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 31.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, averaging 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.9% of households.

Large family homes dominate the landscape, with 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 84.7% being separate houses. Typical weekly rents are $450, which is higher than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 59.4% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. While there are many bus stops, it can take 35 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, as 42.7% of people moved in the last five years. This is a 10 point increase since 2011, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen slightly.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area ranks well for access to money and resources, sitting above 80% of similar areas. However, it ranks much lower for education and job skills, placing it in the bottom 30% for that category.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many residents live far from groceries and health services. While 94.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, overall walkability is well below the state average.